Avi

Summary

Avi is a human^[1]. Born in New York City^[2], he… he was born on December 23, 1937^[3]. He worked as a writer^[4], novelist^[5], and children's writer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (596 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in New York City^[2], Avi…
• Avi was born on December 23, 1937^[3].
• Avi's father was Joseph Wortis^[8].
• Avi held citizenship in United States^[9].
• American English was Avi's native language^[10].
• Avi worked as a writer^[4].
• Avi worked as a novelist^[5].
• Avi's professions included children's writer^[6].
• Avi's field of work was children's literature^[11].
• Avi was educated at Antioch University^[12].
• Avi was educated at Stuyvesant High School^[13].
• Avi's education included a stint at Antioch College^[14].
• Avi's education included a stint at Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Avi is The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Avi is Nothing But the Truth^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Avi is Crispin: The Cross of Lead^[18].
• Avi received the Newbery Medal^[19].
• Avi is recorded as male^[20].
• Avi's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Avi's family name is recorded as Wortis^[22].
• Avi's given name is recorded as Edward^[23].
• Avi's given name is recorded as Irving^[24].
• Avi's pseudonym is recorded as Avi^[25].
• Avi's official website is recorded as http://www.avi-writer.com/^[26].
• Avi's relative is recorded as Alan Arkin^[27].

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Origins and Family

Avi was born in New York City^[2]. He was born on December 23, 1937^[3]. His father was Joseph Wortis^[8]. American English was his native language^[10].

Education

Educated at Antioch University^[12], a university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1978^[30]; Stuyvesant High School^[13], a specialized high school in New York City^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1904^[33], headquartered in New York City^[34]; Antioch College^[14], a liberal arts college in the United States^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1850^[37]; and Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School^[15], an independent school^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1921^[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer^[4], novelist^[5], and children's writer^[6]. Avi's field of work was children's literature^[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle^[16], a written work^[41]; Nothing But the Truth^[17], a written work^[42]; and Crispin: The Cross of Lead^[18], a children's book series^[43].

Recognition

Avi received the Newbery Medal^[19].

Why It Matters

Avi ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (596 views/month, #7,146 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

Works attributed to him include The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle^[46], a written work^[47].

FAQs

Where was Avi born?

Avi's place of birth was New York City^[2].

Who were Avi's parents?

Avi's father was Joseph Wortis^[8].

What did Avi do for work?

Avi worked as writer^[4], novelist^[5], and children's writer^[6].

Where did Avi go to school?

Avi was educated at Antioch University^[12], Stuyvesant High School^[13], Antioch College^[14], and Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School^[15].

What awards did Avi receive?

Honors received include Newbery Medal^[19].